World Vision Senior Acquisition Manager Job in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Senior Acquisition Manager
 

Reference 174-14N09049
 

Location: Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
 

Category: Field Operations 

Type: Fixed term, Full-time 

International Role: No 
 

Purpose of the Position: Sr. Acquisition Program Officer - This is a position within Programme Development.

In collaboration with relevant Technical Advisors and Project Managers, the holder will lead program and proposal development and design for high-value, complex funding opportunities, in line with WVS strategy. 

The position will support the creation and promotion of strategic alliances with donors and multilateral agencies for purposes of increasing resources for children and families WV serves. 

Assist local staff capacity building for participatory approaches and design, monitoring and evaluation. Review monthly, quarterly and annual reports to ensure quality.

Major Responsibilities:

• Pursue resource mobilization opportunities aligned to WVS strategy and capacities in humanitarian and development sectors by working closely with Quality Assurance, Operations, Technical staff, and Finance in developing proposals for a wide variety of donors to address local community needs that are aligned to WV Somalias strategy; in developing program designs and proposals;
• Proactively pursue and build donor and partner relationships that lead to effective collaboration, funding opportunities, and technical lessons learned to ensure positive impact of WVs programs on the lives of children, families, and communities.
• Represent WV Somalia in various donor and coordination forums at National level and providing programmatic information as required and maintain good relationships with donors including, UN Agencies, bilateral, multilaterals and Support Offices
• Provide timely, detailed and quality program and financial reports to Support Offices and donors on emergency and rehabilitative grant funded programs;
• Provide effective and reliable monitoring of emergency and rehabilitative programs through liaison with partners, Project Managers and Technical Advisors and ensure compliance and adherence by Project Managers to WVS policies and procedures, donor regulations and monitoring mechanisms which allow transparent and accountable implementation of projects;
• Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by ensuring that WVS meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels;
• Build capacity of field staff in reporting, monitoring and use of humanitarian standards such as SHPERE, HAP and NGO Code of Conduct;
• Conduct routine field support visits, for the purposes of assessing if and ensuring that programs are managed in accordance with internal procedures, such as LEAP, SPHERE and HAP principles as well as in a manner that will promote good practice, maximize impact and encourage learning;
• Ensure compliance and adherence by Project Managers to WVS policies and procedures, donor regulations and monitoring mechanisms which allow transparent and accountable implementation of projects;

Qualifications: Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience

• Educational level required: First degree in Development studies or related field
• Experience: 3+ years working in humanitarian or development field, with 5-7 years minimum professional experience overall. Two or more previous assignments in developing and/or fragile contexts preferred. Previous professional performance ratings should indicate consistent growth, high performance and potential for future management.
• Technical Training qualifications desired: Professional technical skill desired: Humanitarian standards (SPHERE, HAP), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. OFDA, DFID, EuropeAid training, personal security awareness training;
• Excellent English languages skills; written and verbal
• Demonstrated proposal development skills: Must be exceptionally strong writer. Demonstrated ability to mobilize cross-functional proposal team (technical, ops, field, finance, M&E, Regional/HQ) with right staff at the right time to meet even the tightest deadlines. Can also effectively mobilize multi-partner proposal development teams.
• Networking/external engagement skills: proven experience in networking with donors and partners to bring about funding opportunities. Able to speak persuasively in front of groups.
• Team player; the ability to mobilize and work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Nairobi based
• Travel: Domestic and international travel is required for this position. The position requires frequent travel to Somalia, a dynamic and often insecure context; when in Somalia accommodation is at team houses.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Deadline: 16-Nov-14